Spain Vs Cape Verde, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos Of Group H Clash From Atlanta Stadium
Spain Vs Cape Verde Match Photos: Former champions Spain and debutants Cape Verde face off today at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) to kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns in Group H, also featuring Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. This marks the first-ever competitive meeting between these two vastly different footballing nations. Boasting a rich history as the 2010 world champions and reigning Euro 2024 winners, Luis de la Fuente's Spain enter the tournament as heavy favourites. La Roja will rely on the midfield mastery of Rodri and Pedri, while young winger Lamine Yamal provides attacking creativity. In stark contrast, head coach Bubista leads Cape Verde into their World Cup debut as one of the smallest nations by population to ever qualify. The Blue Sharks will depend heavily on the defensive leadership of Villarreal's Logan Costa, while legendary Ryan Mendes will need to provide a spark up front. See the pics from the intriguing ESP vs CPV football match.
Spain players warm up before the start of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta. AP Photo
A girl holds Spanish flag before the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta. AP Photo
Spain goalkeeper David Raya warms up before the start of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Spain's Lamine Yamal walks on the pitch before the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
Players walk out for their World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Cape Verde poses for the team photo during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Spain team pose before the start of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Spain's Lamine Yamal walks before the start of the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Players stand for the National anthem before the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral, left, passes the ball as Spain's Ferran Torres (7) looks on during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Cabo Verde head coach Bubista gives instructions during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
Spain's Marc Cucurella, background, and Cape Verde's Ryan Mendes jump for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Spain's Ferran Torres, left, and Cabo Verde's Jovane Cabral go for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
Spain's Aymeric Laporte (14) and Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) go up for a header during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente instructs his players during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Cape Verde fans cheer during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Spain's Marcos Llorente (5) reacts on the ground during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Spain's Pedri, left, and Cabo Verde's Diney Borges fight for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente instructs his players during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Cabo Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral pushes Spain's Marcos Llorente during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
Spain's Marc Cucurella passes the ball in front of Cabo Verde's Steven Moreira during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
Cabo Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral reacts during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
Cape Verde fans cheer during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
Referee Adham Makhadmeh from Jordan speaks with Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) makes a save during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Spain's Pau Cubarsi (22) runs for the ball as Cape Verde's Jovane Cabral (7) follows him during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Cape Verde's Pico Lopes, front, and Spain's Aymeric Laporte go for a header during the World Cup Group H soccer match in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Colin Hubbard
Cape Verde's Steven Moreira, right, heads the ball as Spain's Gavi looks on during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) warms up during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Fans watch the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
Spain's Marc Cucurella, left, and Cabo Verde's Ryan Mendes fight for the ball during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser
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